Vintage 1970s Metlox Poppytrail 'Louisa' figurine by Helen Slater.
10" tall
The "Louisa" figurine, part of the Poppytrail collection, exemplifies the playful aesthetic of the era. Crafted from earthenware, it features a distinctive folk-art style with a hand-painted or applied glaze that gives it a unique, textured appearance. The figure's design, with its rounded form, simple facial features, and characteristic attire, reflects a nostalgic and endearing quality that appeals to collectors of vintage ceramics.
The holes on the vintage Metlox Poppytrail Poppets
"Louisa" figurine (and many other Poppet designs by Helen Slater) were designed as flower frogs. They were intended to hold dried flowers, or small floral stems to add a whimsical, 1970s "flower power" aesthetic to the figurine's hair, hat, or clothing.
Metlox Pottery, founded in Manhattan Beach, California, in 1920, became known for its diverse range of ceramic products, including dinnerware, decorative items, and figurines. The Poppytrail line, introduced in the 1930s and popular through the mid-20th century, featured whimsical and collectible pieces, often designed by artists like Helen M. Slater.
These figurines, known as "Poppets," were characterized by their charming, stylized designs and colorful glazes, making them popular decorative items.
Vintage 1970s Metlox Poppytrail 'Louisa' figurine by Helen Slater.
10" tall
The "Louisa" figurine, part of the Poppytrail collection, exemplifies the playful aesthetic of the era. Crafted from earthenware, it features a distinctive folk-art style with a hand-painted or applied glaze that gives it a unique, textured appearance. The figure's design, with its rounded form, simple facial features, and characteristic attire, reflects a nostalgic and endearing quality that appeals to collectors of vintage ceramics.
The holes on the vintage Metlox Poppytrail Poppets
"Louisa" figurine (and many other Poppet designs by Helen Slater) were designed as flower frogs. They were intended to hold dried flowers, or small floral stems to add a whimsical, 1970s "flower power" aesthetic to the figurine's hair, hat, or clothing.
Metlox Pottery, founded in Manhattan Beach, California, in 1920, became known for its diverse range of ceramic products, including dinnerware, decorative items, and figurines. The Poppytrail line, introduced in the 1930s and popular through the mid-20th century, featured whimsical and collectible pieces, often designed by artists like Helen M. Slater.
These figurines, known as "Poppets," were characterized by their charming, stylized designs and colorful glazes, making them popular decorative items.
